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PAGE B4, KEIZERNIMES, DECEMBER 14, 2018 Smith carries Celts to victory Nhe star center pours in 24 points in McNary’s win over Westview McNARY MADISON McNary (71): Boston Smith 24, Meithof 15, Schurr 8, Walling 6, Hudkins 6, Oliveira 4, Flores 3, Villareal 3, Lyda 2, Ochoa Madison (61): Nommy Pham 23, Nre Ratcliff 23, Cabrales 9, Ali 4, Joseph 2, Newcomb, Brewer, O’Drane, Gallagher, Fletcher By MATT RAWLINGS Of the Keizertimes With a relatively inexpe- rienced roster, the McNary boys basketball squad needed someone to step up for them in their fi rst game of the sea- son. Boston Smith was the one who answered the call. The 6-foot-7 inch senior post had a game-high 24 points and was a perfect 11- for-11 from the fi eld as Mc- Nary took down Madison 71- 61 in their season opener on Friday, Dec. 7. “It was defi nitely an ugly fi rst game where things didn’t always go as planned, but I was really proud of our guys and how they made the adjust- ments that they needed to,” McNary head coach Ryan Kirch said. “Boston was really dominant for us on the inside.” Nate Meithof was also double-fi gures with 15 points in his fi rst varsity game. Madison was able to keep the game close in the fi rst half in large part due to key Celtic players getting in foul trouble. Smith and senior wing Griffi n Oliveira each picked up a pair of fouls in the opening quarter and had to sit for the remain- der of the fi rst half. But McNary was able to weather the storm and score 23 points in the second peri- od to take a 36-34 lead into halftime. Chinese & American SPECIALS EVERY DAY! Sunday Chicken Fried Rice Monday Chicken Fried Rice Noodle Tuesday Chicken Lo Mein Wednesday Chicken Chow Mein Thursday Almond Chicken Chow Mein Friday Sweet & Sour Chicken Saturday Mar Far Chicken 13 23 13 22 — 71 15 19 13 14 — 61 $ 5 The Celtics still clung to a two-point lead as the game entered the fourth quarter. That is when Smith assert- ed his dominance. Smith completely took over the game in the paint and scored 14 of his 24 points in the fi nal period, allowing McNary to pull away for the 10-point win. “We really struggled to get the ball inside to (Smith) ear- ly on due to a lot of unforced turnovers in transition. But we slowed the ball down quite a bit in the fourth quarter and got Boston the ball down low,” Kirch said. “Boston did a really good job of getting in the post and taking advantage of his height difference.” McNary returns to the hardwood on Saturday for an away contest against Hillsboro at 3 p.m. The Celtics play their home opener on Tuesday at 7 p.m. against Mountainside. File Photo Boston Smith fi nishes at the rim in a game against Nualatin l ast year. 30% * OFF SPECIAL Sunday Chicken Fried Steak Meal Monday 1/4 lb. Hamburger w/ Fries or Tots Tuesday BLT w/ Fries or Tots Wednesday 1/4 lb. Patty Melt w/ Fries or Tots Thursday Reuben w/ Fries or Tots Friday Chicken Sand. w/ Fries or Tots Saturday 2-Piece French Toast w/ Sausage Home of Ringo’s Famous Burgers 4170 River Rd N, Keizer TO- GO ORDERS CALL 503.390.1015 Call now for your free in-home consultation! 503-362-5199 BudgetBlinds.com/Keizer CCB#171799 Blinds • Shutters • Shades • Drapes • Home Automation *30% OFF applies to select products. Some exclusions apply, not applicable with other offers. ©2018 Budget Blinds, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Budget Blinds is a trademark of Budget Blinds, LLC and a Home Franchise Concepts Brand. Each franchise independently owned and operated. NO MSG
